schorpioentje's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Inspiring, lots of life “hacks”. It puts things in perspective.
wayfaring_witch's review against another edition
5.0
One of those books that makes me happy books exist. A great exploration into our species!
elainenotbenes's review against another edition
4.0
So many great quotes. This one was my favorite:
“A cat, I discovered, was very much like a dog. But smaller, and without the self-esteem issues.”
“A cat, I discovered, was very much like a dog. But smaller, and without the self-esteem issues.”
_rosie_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
swilko's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sopheystory's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heavenlyhalflatina's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
durant303's review against another edition
4.0
Overall I enjoyed this book. It was an interesting look at human and family relationships.
sasper87's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
andystone's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful read from start to finish. The tone is a mix of Douglas Adams's humor (another British author) with Heinlein's views on humanity.